Company Type: Sector in Government

County Drought Information Officer

Job Description
Vacancies have arisen within the National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) for the positions of County Drought Coordinator (CDC), (1 post ) in the Salary Scale NDMA 3 and County Drought Information Officer (CDIO) (3 posts ) in the Salary Scale NDMA 4.
The Authority therefore invites applications from suitable candidates for the four (4) vacant positions which are to be filled by 1st August, 2019.
Detailed terms of reference
JOB GRADE NDMA 4
The Drought Information Function
The Drought Information function entails:- the coordination, generation and analysis of early warning information at the county level; integrating relevant information from national and international sources into the early warning system; developing mechanisms to ensure that drought information is communicated to stakeholders; coordinating, preparing and conducting drought and food security assessments and surveys in collaboration with relevant stakeholders; maintaining constant oversight of the drought status in Kenya and determining the level of response required; working with other stakeholders to ensure harmonized registration systems for beneficiaries of drought management interventions;
County Drought Information Officer
Reporting to the County Drought Coordinator, the County Drought Information Officer is responsible for the proper management of the drought information function at the county level.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:-

ensuring quality control of data collection and analysis;
coordinating food security and drought management data collection analysis;
coordinating of county drought early warning systems;
ensuring timely production of drought early warning bulletins and publications; supporting dissemination of drought early information to relevant stakeholders with particular emphasis to drought prone communities;
supporting bi-annual national and county food security assessments; supporting ad hoc national and county rapid food security assessments and other surveys (nutritional surveys, market surveys, urban vulnerability surveys, etc.);
organizing skills training courses at county levels to build the capacity of officers involved in the early warning data collection and analysis;
spearheading development of manuals and guidelines for management of drought early warning system;
promoting integration of GIS and remote sensing tools into early warning systems; providing information to all drought management divisions through the administration of contingency planning, early warning system and contingency funds software; and spearheading research activities aimed at enhancing effectiveness and performance of the drought early warning system.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

served in the grade of Data Analyst in the Authority or in a comparable and relevant position in the public sector or large private sector organization for a minimum period of six (6) years with demonstrated administrative and professional proficiency in work performance
Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines:- Rural Development Studies, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, computer Science, Environmental Management, Developmental Studies, Agricultural Economics, Community Development, Information Science or Project Planning and Management from a recognized institution;
Masters degree in any of the following disciplines:- Rural Development Studies, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, computer Science, Environmental Management, Developmental Studies, Agricultural Economics, Community Development, Information Science or Project Planning and Management from a recognized institution;
Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution OR Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
Certificate in Project Management from a recognized institution; and
Computer Literate;

October 26, 2024
MSE Strategy, Planning & Coordination

Reporting to the CEO, the Director, MSE Strategy, Planning and Coordination will be responsible for all matters pertaining to the promotion and facilitation of Research on development of Micro and Small Enterprises Sector.
Responsibilities

Providing strategic leadership and management in the Corporate Planning Department;
Advising and guiding other Divisions/Departments on corporate planning matters, economic analysis and development planning;
Performance monitoring, evaluation, reporting, research and development;
Preparing policy memorandum for funding/partnerships and collaboration on projects;
Administering, directing, and reviewing policy and planning programs;
Analysing government policies, regulations, and legislation to develop new policies and plans or revise existing policies, plans, or programs;
Analysing statistical data and reports to identify and determine areas of interventions and develop recommendations for improvement of organization’s policies and practices;
Liaising and consulting with MSEA stakeholders on legislative, policy, and planning issues;
Coordinating development and review of the Authority’s Strategic Plan;
Developing and guiding implementation of the Authority’s performance contracts and annual work plans;
Overseeing implementation of a monitoring and evaluation system;
Coordinating preparation of performance progress reports; Entrepreneurship Transforming Kenya
Guiding the development, implementation and review of relevant economic analysis models; and
Coordinating administrative and staffing matters in the department.

Qualifications

Minimum experience of twelve (12) years, five (5) of which must have been in a senior management position in Strategy, Planning and Coordination in micro and small enterprises or in a comparable position;
Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Economics, Statistics, Strategic Planning/Management, Business Administration, or equivalent qualification in related field from a recognized institution;
Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Economics, Statistics, Strategic Planning/Management, Business Administration, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Membership to a relevant professional body;
Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than six (6) weeks;
Certificate in either Monitoring and Evaluation, Quality Assurance or any other related qualifications; and
Proficiency in computer application.
Demonstrate thorough understanding of the mission, vision, and strategies of MSEA and the ability to clearly interpret and apply the role of Micro and Small Enterprise in Kenya’s social economic development and particularly in line with vision 2030 and Big 4 Agenda.

October 26, 2024
County Drought Coordinator

The job holder is responsible for establishment, management and implementation of drought preparedness, mitigation and resilience projects; responsible for leading and coordinating efforts to strengthen drought resilience and adaptation to climate change under the Ending
Drought Emergency strategy; responsible for coordinating efforts of state and non-state actors to reduce drought vulnerability protect, livelihoods and ecosystems; responsible for providing accurate and timely drought and food security information to the key actors, particularly the County Governments, NGOs, CBOs and communities.
An officer at this level will report to the Director, Technical Services and will be the Head of a County Drought Coordinating Unit.
Responsibilities

Promoting the implementation of strategic development interventions that enhance resilience to drought and climate change
Overseeing implementation of drought resilience, preparedness, response and recovery programs and projects.
Coordinating the adoption of systems and mechanisms developed at National level for efficient drought management.
Ensuring drought risk management is mainstreamed in the county planning and budgeting processes.
Ensuring that drought response and resilience activities are timely and appropriate,
Coordinating drought resilience interventions by various governmental and nongovernmental actors such as UN agencies, NGOs, CBOs and FBOs to facilitate efficiency and synergy.
Overseeing development and improvement of the Drought Early Warning System (EWS) to take care of emerging situations
Coordinating the implementation of the cascaded Authority’s strategic plan
Coordinating development of the County work plan and budget;
Mentoring and coaching county staff
Overseeing performance management in the county
Ensuring the staff at the county comply with the procedures and plans of the Authority.
Coordinating the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reports for the county.
Responsibility for the operations and performance of the county office
Responsibility for the adherence to the financial standards and regulations
Responsibility for adherence to the Public Procurement and Disposal laws

Qualifications

Minimum of ten (10) years’ work experience and having served in the grade of Assistant Director or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public sector or a large private Sector organization for a minimum period of three (3) years;
Bachelor’s degree in either Range Management, Agriculture, Livestock, Economics or Agricultural Engineering Rural Development Studies, Mathematics, Statistics, computer Science, Environmental Management, Developmental Studies, Agricultural Economics, Community Development, Information Science or Project Planning and Management from a recognized institution
Master’s degree in either Range Management, Agriculture, Agriculture Engineering, Livestock, Disaster Management, Rural Development Studies, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, computer Science, Environmental Management, Developmental Studies, Agricultural Economics, Community Development, Information Science or Project Planning and Management from a recognized institution
Certificate in Leadership Development lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
Computer Literacy
Demonstrated administrative and professional proficiency in work performance and exhibited a thorough understanding of national goals, policies, objectives and ability to relate them to proper management of the Drought Risk Management Sector

October 26, 2024
Assistant Director Sports Director Vocational Training Director Trade Development Youth & Sports Development Officers Culture, Arts & Heritage Assistant Director Quality Assurance & Standards Officer Weights & Measures Officer Trade Development Officer Tourism Officer Assistant Director, Tourism Assistant Director, Co-Operative Development

Job Details

In-charge of planning and implementation of sports activities;
Coordinate sports activities in the county; and
Prepare regular reports.

Qualifications

Must have served in comparable and relevant position in the public service for a minimum period of five (5) years;
Have a Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, or Physical Education, sports administration, social sciences, or Fine Art or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
A relevant post graduate qualification from a recognized institution would be an added advantage;
Have attended a Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from Kenya School of Government;
Have good communication, presentation, research and analytical skills;
Be in possession of certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution;
Meet the requirements of chapter six (6) of the constitution of Kenya, 2010.

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October 26, 2024
Office Administrator HR & Admin Officer Internal Auditor Legal Services Manager Supply Chain Officer

The Principal Office Administrator is responsible to the Executive Director and will be :-

Supervising staff under the Executive Director’s office;
Co-ordinating the general administration of the Executive Director’s office;
Maintaining the standing imprest of the Executive Director’s office;
Managing the Executive Director’s diary;
Coordinating appointments and travel itineraries for the Executive Director;
Attending to visitors/clients;
Handling telephone calls;
Coordinating schedules of meetings;
Ensuring security of office records, equipment and documents including classified materials;
Maintaining an up to date filing system in the office;
Establishing and monitoring procedures for record keeping of correspondence and file movements;
Preparing responses to simple routine correspondence;
Managing office protocol and etiquette;
Supervising office cleanliness;
Managing petty cash;
Ensuring security, integrity and confidentiality of data; and
Undertaking any other office administrative services duties that may be assigned.

Qualifications
For appointment to the grade of Anti-Counterfeit Inspector II, a person must have:-

Served in the grade of Chief Assistant Office Administrator, for a minimum period of three (3) years;
Bachelors’ degree in secretarial studies or bachelor of business and office management from a recognized institution.ORBachelors’ degree in social sciences plus a Diploma in Secretarial Studies from a recognized institution.
Certificate in secretarial management course lasting not less than three (3) weeks from Kenya school of government or any other recognized institution;
Certificate in senior management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution;
Demonstrated professional competence in management of office and administrative services.

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October 26, 2024
Research & Investigations Officer Records Officer Legal Officer

Job Details

Undertake detailed research and/or specific and systemic investigations on cases at the Commission;
Collect information, gather, recover, analyse evidence and organize it in statements, sets of records and facts to inform investigations;
Compile, produce and submit investigations and research reports;
Record statements from complainants, witnesses and respondents;
Coordinate and ensure safe custody of all investigative records and evidence;
Conduct undercover investigations and surveillance operations as need be;
Gather necessary information for purposes of vetting of persons appointed to public offices where applicable;
Implement best practices, policies, procedures and systems for research and investigations on administrative justice and access to information matters;
Documenting all research and investigations carried out in concise, factual and timely manner;
Monitor and evaluate the status and nature of various complaints as tracked over time to determine trends and note patterns of maladministration and access to information matters to predict future practices and mitigate occurrences;
Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Forensic Science, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Law (Human Rights) and any other related Social Science degree qualifications from a recognized institution; and
Diploma in forensic/ fraud/criminal investigations from a recognized institution will be an added advantage
Certificate in Fraud Examination, Forensic investigations or any related investigations field
A minimum of 5 years work experience in forensic investigations, fraud prevention/fraud risk governance is essential
Meets the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya.

Other Key Skills:

The candidate must demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
The candidate must demonstrate unquestionable integrity and confidentiality in their work.
The candidate must have an in-depth understanding of research and investigation processes with excellent analytical and interviewing skills

Clearance/Compliance Certificates
Successful candidates will be required to provide copies of clearance or compliance certificates from:

Kenya Revenue Authority
Ethics & Anti-Corruption Commission
Directorate of Criminal Investigations (CID)
A credit reference bureau
Higher Education Loans Board

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October 26, 2024
Psychiatrist Gynecologist Radiologists Medical Social Worker Pathologists Radiographer General Surgeon Nutrition & Dietetics Technologist II Pharmacutical Technologist III Clinical Officers – Anesthetist

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for the overall health care services delivery in the field of Psychiatry.
Providing consultation, monitoring and follow-up of patients.
Reviewing existing in-patient/outpatient activities and processes.
Running psychiatric outpatient Clinics.
Formulating and implementing the strategic plan and work plans for health in psychiatry, and other duties that may be assigned to you from time to time.

Qualifications
For appointment to this grade, one must:

Have a Masters of Medicine in psychiatry from an institution recognized by Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board.
Have served as a Medical Specialist -Psychiatrist for a minimum period of three (3) years. Must be registered with Kenya Medical Practitioners’ & Dentists Board as a specialist.
Candidate should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team.
Certificate of proficiency in computer operations from a recognized institution.

Additional Requirements
All applicants are expected to attach copies of the following additional documents

Tax compliance certificate from KRA
Clearance certificate from HELB
Clearance certificate from the Ethics and anti- corruption commission (EACC)
Certificate of Good Conduct (DCC)
Credit Reference Bureau clearance (CRB)

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October 26, 2024
Principal Office Administrator Anti-Counterfeit Inspector II Senior Accountant Chief Supply Chain Management Officer Manager Legal Services

The Principal Office Administrator is responsible to the Executive Director and will be :-

Supervising staff under the Executive Director’s office;
Co-ordinating the general administration of the Executive Director’s office;
Maintaining the standing imprest of the Executive Director’s office;
Managing the Executive Director’s diary;
Coordinating appointments and travel itineraries for the Executive Director;
Attending to visitors/clients;
Handling telephone calls;
Coordinating schedules of meetings;
Ensuring security of office records, equipment and documents including classified materials;
Maintaining an up to date filing system in the office;
Establishing and monitoring procedures for record keeping of correspondence and file movements;
Preparing responses to simple routine correspondence;
Managing office protocol and etiquette;
Supervising office cleanliness;
Managing petty cash;
Ensuring security, integrity and confidentiality of data; and
Undertaking any other office administrative services duties that may be assigned.

Qualifications
For appointment to the grade of Anti-Counterfeit Inspector II, a person must have:-

Served in the grade of Chief Assistant Office Administrator, for a minimum period of three (3) years;
Bachelors’ degree in secretarial studies or bachelor of business and office management from a recognized institution.ORBachelors’ degree in social sciences plus a Diploma in Secretarial Studies from a recognized institution.
Certificate in secretarial management course lasting not less than three (3) weeks from Kenya school of government or any other recognized institution;
Certificate in senior management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution;
Demonstrated professional competence in management of office and administrative services.

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October 26, 2024
Principal Office Administrator Anti-Counterfeit Inspector II Senior Accountant Chief Supply Chain Management Officer Manager Legal Services

The Principal Office Administrator is responsible to the Executive Director and will be :-

Supervising staff under the Executive Director’s office;
Co-ordinating the general administration of the Executive Director’s office;
Maintaining the standing imprest of the Executive Director’s office;
Managing the Executive Director’s diary;
Coordinating appointments and travel itineraries for the Executive Director;
Attending to visitors/clients;
Handling telephone calls;
Coordinating schedules of meetings;
Ensuring security of office records, equipment and documents including classified materials;
Maintaining an up to date filing system in the office;
Establishing and monitoring procedures for record keeping of correspondence and file movements;
Preparing responses to simple routine correspondence;
Managing office protocol and etiquette;
Supervising office cleanliness;
Managing petty cash;
Ensuring security, integrity and confidentiality of data; and
Undertaking any other office administrative services duties that may be assigned.

Qualifications
For appointment to the grade of Anti-Counterfeit Inspector II, a person must have:-

Served in the grade of Chief Assistant Office Administrator, for a minimum period of three (3) years;
Bachelors’ degree in secretarial studies or bachelor of business and office management from a recognized institution.ORBachelors’ degree in social sciences plus a Diploma in Secretarial Studies from a recognized institution.
Certificate in secretarial management course lasting not less than three (3) weeks from Kenya school of government or any other recognized institution;
Certificate in senior management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution;
Demonstrated professional competence in management of office and administrative services.

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October 26, 2024
Operations And Compliance Assistant Records Management Assistant Research Assistant

Job Ref: NGOB/HR-RC/OCA/CONTRACT-2018/2019
Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Commerce – Accounting/Finance Option
Experience in an audit firm will be an added advantage
Proficiency in computer applications

Responsibilities

Receiving, recording and scrutinising NGOs’ annual reports (returns);
Advising NGOs on their compliance status and due dates for filing annual reports;
Developing a list of all NGOs’ due dates for submission of annual reports status;
Preparing weekly summaries on data of NGOs and their annual returns status;
Preparing monthly reports on annual reports;

Experience

At least one (1) year Internship/working experience in in busy environment and especially dealing in a service provision.

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October 26, 2024